Manager, Pharmacy

At NorthBay Health the Pharmacy Manager is responsible for the quality of pharmaceutical services provided, effective utilization of pharmacy personnel and compliance with corporate and hospital policies and procedures and compliance with State and Federal regulations regarding Pharmacy practices.  Assists in the development and maintenance of all professional, dispensing and manufacturing policies and procedures and/or activities for the Inpatient Pharmacy.  Assists in fiscal planning with departmental budgets.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Supports NorthBay’s True North values, a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. 
2. Provides direct supervision of pharmacists, technicians and helpers. Makes regular contact with each staff member and effectively resolves problems. 
3. Responsible for the professional development of the hospital-based team members. 
4. Interviews, hires, trains, evaluates and disciplines staff members.  Prepares schedules and maintains acceptable and safe productivity levels for area on a 24-hour basis (including stand-by).
5. Responsible for meeting regulatory and legal requirements as the State Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory laws or standards including; CDPH, TJC, USP, DEA.
6. Responsible for meeting regulatory and legal requirements as the State Board of Pharmacy designated Pharmacist In Charge (PIC).
7. Responsible for the supervision of pharmacy services across both sites, NorthBay Medical Center, VacaValley Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery Center, and NorthBay outpatient clinics. Duties include; developing and performing ongoing internal monitoring and quality control or process improvement activities, medication safety, training, and orientation program for staff, development, and implementation of new services and procedures (e.g., intervention documentation, protocols, bar code technology or CPOE, etc.)
8. Assists in the development and updating of all departmental policies and procedures. Writes directives concerning procedural changes.
9. Oversees departmental inventory purchases and payments per procedure. Meets with vendors when required and represents the hospital at designated Group Purchasing Organization. Oversees formulary operations management and problem solving. 
10. Assists in strategic and operational planning for the provision of capital, personnel and operations budgets.
11. Attends necessary department and hospital meetings.
12. Collaborates with the hospital departments on process improvement opportunities. 
13. Regularly assesses all operational systems, including equipment needs and safety concerns.  Coordinates and conducts Pharmacy projects as needed.
14. Performs as staff or clinical pharmacist, as needed.
15. Maintains effective and ongoing input to Director on status of operations, projects and problems.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

1. Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), or BS in pharmacy. A Residency or Masters in Business or Management preferred.

2. License/Certification: California Board of Pharmacy License required.

3. Experience: Four years progressively responsible management experience with a minimum of five years of related experience in hospital pharmacy, including sterile compounding processes. 

4. Skills: Demonstrated initiative, follow through and ability to work independently. Demonstrated results oriented management. Demonstrated effective project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Must be able to deal with job-related stress, multiple projects and deadlines. Advanced computer skills (spreadsheets, graphs, tables and reports).

5. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence. 

6. Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

7. Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

8. Leadership Qualities: 

• Business Acumen: Understands NorthBay’s model, industry and marketplace; demonstrates the cognitive ability to assess situations, diagnose problems and determine an appropriate course of action to enhance the effectiveness of the organization and in alignment with core values.

• Dealing with Ambiguity: Demonstrates the ability and willingness to cope with change and can act and decide without excessive amounts of data or information. Can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. 

• Builds effective relationships with others: Uses listening and empathy and asks questions to understand what it is like to walk in another’s shoes. Creates and maintains a safe environment for conveying information openly, accurately and honestly; creates a common understanding amongst all parties.

• Self- awareness and Communication: Understand own strengths, growth opportunities, attributes, and emotions. Models courage, authenticity, service, transparency and effectiveness. Can determine the best way to get things done with senior executives, physicians and clinicians by understanding their language and responding to their needs.

• Decision Quality: routinely makes good decisions based upon a mixture of data, analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.

• Command Skills: Understands and accepts the role of a leader and is comfortable under pressure. Is comfortable bringing up differing points of view.

• Development: provides development opportunities for staff and supports others in their personal and professional objectives by offering coaching and feedback.

• Problem Solving: Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.

6.       Compensation:

• Annual Salary  $230,000.00-$250,000.00 based on years of experience
•  Incentive Bonus eligible, up to 15% of the annualized salary 

At NorthBay Health we are committed to providing you with competitive wages and quality benefits for you and your family:

• Wages are reviewed annually and adjusted to remain competitive
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full and part-time employees and their families. Part-time is 20-39 hours per week
• Tax-deferred 403b with a percentage matched by NorthBay Health
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tax-deferred dependent care plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Recognition Program
• Vacation & Sick Time Benefits
• Disability Insurance
• Group Long-Term Care Benefit
• Wellness Program

At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care. 

These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve. 

This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health.

As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care hospitals—including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—along with a comprehensive cancer center, multiple urgent care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics, we are investing in the future of care across the region.

NorthBay Health we are home to advanced clinical programs and nationally recognized cardiovascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic services, as well as comprehensive surgical and outpatient specialties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing (one of only 12 organizations nationwide) and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” in multiple clinical areas, including maternity care, heart failure, and stroke. NorthBay Medical Center has earned the High Performing designation in maternity care for four consecutive years.

As the only locally governed health system in the region, we remain deeply rooted in our communities while growing into a trusted regional healthcare leader. If you are seeking meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Northern California, you will find it at NorthBay Health.

Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.

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